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Prince Charles of Prussia

1801 – 1883

Third son of Frederick William III of Prussia

Military officer
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About Prince Charles of Prussia

Lived 1801 – 1883 (aged 81). Prince Charles of Prussia was a German military officer.

Prince Frederick Charles Alexander of Prussia (; 29 June 1801 – 21 January 1883) was a younger son of Frederick William III of Prussia. He served as a Prussian general for much of his adult life and became the first Herrenmeister (Grand Master) of the Order of Saint John after its restoration as a chivalric order. A wealthy art collector, his palace contained many art treasures. The fall and fracture accentuated his ailments, and it was reported that survival was unlikely.

At the time of his death, Charles was the only surviving brother of Emperor Wilhelm I. His death disrupted plans for the celebration of the silver wedding anniversary of his nephew, Crown Prince Frederick William, as well as plans for a visit from the Prince and Princess of Wales to Berlin.

Ancestry

Honours He received the following decorations and awards: German honours

Foreign honours

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Important facts

Born
29 June 1801, Charlottenburg Palace
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 January 1883, Berlin
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Awards
Order of the White Eagle; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky; Order of St. Andrew; Order of St. George, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary; Order of the Redeemer; Order of Saint Stanislaus; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary; Knight of the Order of the Elephant
Also known as
Friedrich Karl Alexander, Prince Frederick Charles Alexander of Prussia

Family & relationships

Spouse
Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1808–1877)
Child
Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (1828–1885)
Child
Princess Anna of Prussia
Child
Princess Louise of Prussia (1829–1901)
Parent
Frederick William III of Prussia
Parent
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Prince Charles of Prussia?

third son of Frederick William III of Prussia (1801–1883)

When was Prince Charles of Prussia born?

Prince Charles of Prussia was born on 29 June 1801 in Charlottenburg Palace.

When did Prince Charles of Prussia die?

Prince Charles of Prussia died on 21 January 1883 in Berlin.

What was Prince Charles of Prussia's occupation?

Prince Charles of Prussia was a military officer.

What nationality was Prince Charles of Prussia?

Prince Charles of Prussia was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Prince Charles of Prussia

· Wikidata: Q442587

· DBpedia: Prince Charles of Prussia

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